This past March marked 8 years since my diagnosis. This year I had the idea to try and get some positive and powerful women to walk with me. On Sunday, May 21st, I invite any of you ladies who live in the New York area or are close by and want to travel, to do the NYC AIDS Walk with me.
On Sunday May 15th I had the absolute pleasure of being able to attend the first in-person AIDS Walk in New York City since Covid first began. I'm so glad it's back.
When I was 27 years old I became pregnant with my daughter. After my first prenatal visit, I found out I was HIV positive.
As I begin my blog, my mind is racing with all the things I want to express. Some things may sound crazy, depressing or goofy (which is the norm LOL), but I only blog to try to help and reach those...
Once again my blog will be about something that happened in my Facebook. I have the name there 'MariaHIV'. I created that name not because I am HIV, but because I wanted to attract people to it..so by...
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For the first time, I participated in an AIDS Walk. Honestly, it was a bit surreal. I thought I’d feel very nervous and uncomfortable, but it quite the opposite. I felt at ease. I felt accepted. For...
Sometimes, I feel like I’m living a lie. I live my “picture-perfect” life with my house in the suburbs, husband, child and career. Meanwhile, I’m fighting an inner battle, an even bigger battle than...
Things are busy lately around my house. We are getting ready to move in 2 weeks. I feel this is the best move for our family. You are all in my thoughts. I am getting ready to participate in some of...